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Staying trim when fat runs in the family
Coverage in the New York Times, November 23, 2011, featuring HSPH's Lu Qi
In developing nations, the rich get heavier while the poor stay thin
Weight-related ailments such as diabetes and heart disease are growing problems in developing countries. But such diseases are affecting mostly the rich. For the most part, according to a Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) study, the poor…
Study raises questions about 'double malnutrition' theory
It has been thought that both underweight and overweight people co-exist in low- and middle-income countries, especially among low socioeconomic status groups. A new study by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and McMaster University and…
Changes in specific dietary factors may have big impact on long-term weight gain
Weight-loss Strategy to Only “Eat Less, Exercise More” May be Overly Simplistic For immediate release: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 Boston, MA – In a series of three separate studies looking at how changes in multiple dietary and other…
Overweight adults who fail to recognize excess pounds less likely to eat healthy and be active
About one-quarter of overweight and obese adults do not recognize that they are carrying excess pounds and, in fact, many consider themselves underweight or at an ideal weight. These individuals often do not try to eat healthier, lose…
Bicycling, brisk walking help women control weight
Researchers Call for More Bike-Friendly Environments to Combat Obesity For immediate release: Monday, June 28, 2010 Boston, MA— Premenopausal women who make even small increases in the amount of time they spend bicycling or walking briskly every day decrease…
Obesity in mid-life reduces the chance of healthy survival in women
For immediate release: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Boston, MA -- A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) researchers has found that, among a large study population of women who…
Diets that reduce calories lead to weight loss, regardless of carbohydrate, protein or fat content
Long-Term Study Shows That Attending Counseling Sessions Also Key to Promoting Weight Loss For immediate release: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Boston, MA -- Many popular diets emphasize either carbohydrate, protein or fat as the best way to lose…